Wisconsin Dells Boat Tours

No visit to the Ancient Glacial Lake Wisconsin area is complete without a boat tour of the Upper Dells.  The Dells were formed during the cataclysmic draining of the enormous pre-glacial lake that formed some 15,000 years ago. The immense volume of water draining the Glacial Lake scoured and carved the sandstone rock to form the drainageway for the Wisconsin River – what we call the dells.

A Dells Boat Tour is more than an awesome journey through scenery, history and legend — it’s your opportunity to experience the natural beauty and mystery of Wisconsin Dells in just about every way imaginable. From river tours to group outings, sunset cruises to special events, Dells Boats is pleased to offer a variety of ways to fire your imagination, dazzle your senses and exceed your expectations.

There is a 15-mile stretch of the Wisconsin River that is home to towering sandstone cliffs — spectacular natural sculptures carved by wind, water and time, and shaped by the history and legends of Native Americans, traders and rivermen. This is Wisconsin Dells, a unique combination of beauty and mystery that is yours to discover on Dells Boat Tours. Bring your camera — and your imagination.

Wisconsin Dells first gained prominence as a vacation destination in the mid-1850s. Early river guides met the tourism boom with rowboats — and their passengers often did the rowing! As demand grew, paddle-wheeled steamers were introduced, then motorized launches — the forerunner of our modern fleet. Today, Dells Boat Tours carries over 500,000 passengers annually through the scenic wonders of Wisconsin Dells.

The river channel in the Upper Dells is scenic, with Dells Boats revealing amazing sights at every turn. Marvel at the high cliffs and dramatic formations, navigate through the treacherous Devil’s Elbow, and go ashore to explore mysterious Witches Gulch and see the famous dog leap at Stand Rock on our two exclusive and unforgettable shore landings. A 2-hour tour.